communicating (with)

verb

present participle of communicate (with)
as in contacting
to transmit information or requests to communicating with other ham radio enthusiasts

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  1. contacting
  2. reaching
Verb
  • Wright built a vacation rental in the area in 2017 and started contacting the city shortly thereafter.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn't necessarily mean the debt disappears or that debt collectors must stop contacting you in every state.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of contacting
Verb
  • Though gambling is at an all-time low, the problems generated by it are reaching new heights.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An aerial cableway completes the journey, with passengers reaching its base by shuttle bus before taking the elevators and then a 30-minute cable car ride.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reaching
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“Communicating (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communicating%20%28with%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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